Goodwill trucks robbed while parked

Published: Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 11:07 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 11:07 a.m.

Thousands of dollars of tools were stolen from three Goodwill trucks Tuesday night, according to the non-profit agency.

The Goodwill Industries Manasota maintenance trucks were parked in the organization's facilities parking lot in Sarasota. Police say the thieves cut through the parking lot fence, broke into each truck and helped themselves to more than $5,000 worth of hand tools.

"We are a service-based industry and the shameful theft of these tools hits us hard. But it also strikes at the community we serve," said Bob Rosinsky, president of Goodwill Manasota, in a press release. He said the impact on the bottom line is more than just the cost of the tools.

"We're all victims of this crime," Rosinsky said. "These thieves are preying on the good will of the Sarasota-Manatee community by stealing from a nonprofit that helps thousands of disadvantaged people in our community."

The tools were not insured for theft. Goodwill is seeking donations to replace the tools and repair the trucks, facing a budget hole of more than $5,000 after the theft.

<p>Thousands of dollars of tools were stolen from three Goodwill trucks Tuesday night, according to the non-profit agency. </p><p>The Goodwill Industries Manasota maintenance trucks were parked in the organization's facilities parking lot in Sarasota. Police say the thieves cut through the parking lot fence, broke into each truck and helped themselves to more than $5,000 worth of hand tools.</p><p>"We are a service-based industry and the shameful theft of these tools hits us hard. But it also strikes at the community we serve," said Bob Rosinsky, president of Goodwill Manasota, in a press release. He said the impact on the bottom line is more than just the cost of the tools.</p><p>"We're all victims of this crime," Rosinsky said. "These thieves are preying on the good will of the Sarasota-Manatee community by stealing from a nonprofit that helps thousands of disadvantaged people in our community."</p><p>The tools were not insured for theft. Goodwill is seeking donations to replace the tools and repair the trucks, facing a budget hole of more than $5,000 after the theft.</p>